2Nd Shift - Blade Fabricator - Job #1095

 

Join Enstrom Helicopter in Menominee, Michigan, just 50 minutes north of Green Bay. Located along the shores of Lake Michigan, the Menominee/Marinette area is an outdoor paradise. At Enstrom, you will be part of a close-knit team where your work is seen and valued. As a proud U.S. manufacturer of FAA certified rotorcraft, we build nearly 90% of each helicopter in house. Our team enjoys a clean, growth focused environment with a Monday through Friday schedule.

 

Position:                      Blade Fabricator – Tech II

Reports To:                 Director of Operations

Status:                         Hourly, Non-Exempt

Shift:                           2nd, 4-10’s (2 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., 4 days per week)

Pay Range:                 $22.00 - $32.00 ($1.50 / hour 2nd shift premium)           

           

Assembles and bonds helicopter rotor blades. Prepares blade parts, operates bonding fixtures and equipment, and ensures blades meet blueprints, shop orders, and specifications.

 

• Fabricate blade parts following process instructions.

• Align and assemble blade components in bonding fixtures.

• Perform surface treatments like iridite processing on parts.

• Twist and route blade spars to specifications.

• Drill and fit main rotor blade tips.

• Assist with blade milling machine operations.

• Prepare parts for bonding and inspect for surface defects.

• Lay out bonding tape, clamp components, and set timers.

• Set bonding temperature and time after inspection approval.

• File blades to proper width and attach doublers, retention plates, and fittings.

• Install leading edge filler blocks, trim tabs, and rivets using fixtures.

• Balance and classify blades; add lead weights in tips if needed.

• Record blade weights and maintain documentation.

• Examine completed blades to meet specifications.

• Maintain machines, fixtures, and equipment.

• Train and guide other workers when needed.

• Observes all safety regulations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

• Knowledge of bonding agents, curing, temperature, and pressure processes.

• Able to operate blade shop equipment and bonding fixtures.

• Skilled at reading blueprints, shop orders, and specifications.

• Keep accurate production and inspection records.

• Proficient with drill press, routers, sanders, hand drills, arbor press, rivet shaver, and rivet gun.

• Able to use time controllers, potentiometers, and protractors.

• Apply basic shop math.

• Work independently and troubleshoot problems effectively.

 

• High school diploma or GED.

• Experience in blade fabrication, bonding, composites, or sheet metal manufacturing required.

• Able to perform blade bonding, assembly, and inspection independently.

 

• Stand for long periods.

• Lift up to 50 pounds.

• Perform repeated hand motions for fabrication and bonding.

• Bend, reach, and work in awkward or tight positions.

• See clearly to inspect surfaces, align parts, and read measurements.

• Wear required safety gear.